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FL54 VDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,248 mi
Last recorded169,248 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 169,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 165,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing and worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2018 161,960 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f coil spring rusty at bottom

Pass 9 Sep 2017 157,105 miles

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2016 152,647 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 6 Sep 2015 148,960 miles

non standard front sidelights fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 144,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 135,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 135,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,850 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,871 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,469 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 103,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

unable to fully check offside front bottom ball joint due to excessive play in track rod end

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,256 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FL54 VDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL54 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL54 VDV registered?

FL54 VDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FL54 VDV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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